July is my favorite month. It's that time of the year when I'm the oldest I've ever been, and the youngest I'll ever be. At this time of the year also my friends and I get to enjoy the much-awaited rainy season promo rates at the Manor Hotel in Camp John Hay, Baguio City. Thumbs up for weekend Baguio weather love! :)

Room rates are at 50% off from mid-June to mid-October every year. Book now!

Crizal Forte UV protects our eyes from the harmful UV rays whether it's coming in front or back of our eyeglasses. Aside from that, it gives best resistance against reflections, scratches, dust, smudges, and water. More details on my next post. I can't wait to use this product!

Today marks the start of my 7-day oatmeal diet. I dropped by
the grocery yesterday to buy skim milk, muscovado sugar, and a big pack of the
glorious rolled oats. Boring, yes I know. I intentionally prepared it simple
for my first day and, heck no! I won’t last for 7 days eating just this. I’m
gonna make a trip to the grocery again this afternoon, after my gym time, to complete
my line up of toppings: apple, banana, cinnamon, berries, walnuts, and almonds. These
should make me feel that I won't be deprived of good food for the whole week… in variety, but mixed in moderation of course.

Oatmeal is considered as a health food and is proven to reduce
cholesterol levels, promote weight loss, and lower the risk of cancer. I
personally prefer rolled oats over quick oats or those sold as instant oats. Rolled
oats are more chewy. Texture is good plus it’s all natural. Instant oats are
already mixed with different varieties of sugar so if you’re aiming for weight
loss, stay away from it.

On chocolate preference, I say bitter is better. Either plain, with nuts, or with mint --- dark chocolates are my favorite! I went to a milk tea store in Ortigas last week and when I was about to pay for my wintermelon tea, I noticed some goodies at the counter. Dark Chocolates, yay!

From afar, I thought they were selling a not-so-popular imported brand of chocolate until I went closer and found this...

"Theo and Philo's Dark Chocolate with Siling Labuyo"

They're selling it at Php 95.00 per bar. Quite pricey, but it has the magic words in it: "dark chocolate".